Dr. Deyan Wang and Nicholas
Sands Recognized for a Career of Innovation and Business Impact;
Achieve Highest Technical Level in the Company
WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today
announced that two of its technology leaders have achieved the
professional distinction of DuPont Laureate, the company's most
distinguished technical designation. The newly appointed Laureates
are Dr. Deyan Wang, DuPont
Electronics & Industrial and Nicholas
(Nick) Sands of DuPont Water & Protection.
"I'm tremendously honored to recognize Deyan and Nick, two of
DuPont's most celebrated innovators and congratulate them on their
achievements," said Alexa Dembek,
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology & Sustainability
Officer at DuPont. "Through a career filled with technical
accomplishments, scientific pursuits and people-first mentorship,
these two leaders have earned our respect and appreciation. Their
groundbreaking science and engineering feats have helped transform
industries and society now and for future generations."
To achieve the highly prestigious level of DuPont Laureate,
scientists and engineers are nominated by their peers and undergo a
rigorous selection process based on their technical and business
leadership. Laureates have strong track records of exceptional
contributions which have materially contributed to DuPont's
business success. Through both personal contributions and
collaboration with others, these innovation leaders translate their
scientific and technical knowledge, skills, and commitment into
results with significant impact for global customers.
"I'm profoundly grateful to be elevated to this prestigious
position, which inspires me to continue to push the boundaries of
scientific achievement," said Wang. "I share this distinction with
my colleagues who I value for their support and collaboration. I
look forward to continuing to set an example for others in the
technical community and motivate the next generation of innovators
to reach their full potential and create value not only for the
company but for the world."
Dr. Deyan Wang, DuPont
Electronics & Industrial
Throughout his 30-year career as a scientist and technical
leader for the electronic materials industry, Dr. Wang has been a
lifetime achiever in creating pathfinding technology for business
success, including three revolutionary and highly profitable
technology platforms – embedded barrier layer, immersion topcoat
for 193 nm immersion lithography, and novel leveler materials for
plated copper interconnects. These inventions have driven new
processes with customers and industries and have made DuPont a
leader in materials for semiconductor and circuit board
manufacturing.
While currently working in Emerging Technologies, Wang is an
accomplished product developer who innovates in breakout growth
segments that span across the entire electronics industry,
including Flexible Displays, Image Sensors, and 5G High Speed
Connectivity.
Dr. Wang has been granted over 58 U.S. patents covering
technologies, including metallization for interconnect in both
semiconductor and circuit board industries, lithography and
immersion lithography, display and carbon-based semiconductors.
Dr. Wang is an active member of the DuPont Asian Group employee
resource group, dedicating his time and talent mentoring others. He
has worked to strengthen the connection among the different
cultures of Asian colleagues to show how diversity and inclusion
can drive productivity, efficiency and problem
solving.
In 2023, he received the company's Lavoisier Medal for Lifetime
Technical Achievement.
Wang earned his bachelor's degree in Physics from Liaoning
Normal University (China), M.S. in
Physics and Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Nicholas (Nick) Sands, DuPont
Water & Protection
"It is a great honor to join this group of legendary technical
experts," said Sands. "I am excited that DuPont values the
contributions of the engineers and scientists that design, safely
operate, and maintain our manufacturing facilities, as well as
those that invent new products and processes for the benefit of our
customers."
Over a 34-year career, Sands has served as the DuPont and
internationally recognized expert in Automation & Process
Control (A&PC), including Alarm Management (AM), Safety
Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
design. He drives competitive advantage for DuPont through the
development and application of innovative proprietary automation
strategies that enable the safe and efficient operation of
processes. He has directly contributed to the success of over
$1 billion in capital projects,
including the new world-class Tyvek® production line in
Luxembourg.
Sands has played a pivotal role in developing the first industry
standard for Alarm Management, which, together with training and
guidance, improved process safety worldwide. He championed the
implementation of Alarm Management across DuPont and led
substantial improvements to SIS practices. He was instrumental in
creating and introducing SIS metrics to raise awareness of risks,
and in promoting the adoption of the company-standard application
for SIS documentation, using new technology to increase the
digitalization of SIS work processes.
Sands is widely regarded for his coaching, training, mentoring
of colleagues, and building teams to enhance the capability of
process safety and automation resources, thereby developing the
next generation of experts and leaders across the company and the
industry.
Sands is also a highly respected technical leader in process
automation industry organizations, recognized for his long-term
commitment to developing industry standards and his service in
various leadership roles. He has received the International Society
of Automation (ISA) Standards Excellence Award and the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards
Exceptional Achievement Award. Additionally, he was honored as an
ISA Fellow and was inducted into Control Magazine's Process
Automation Hall of Fame.
Sands earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from
Virginia Tech.
About DuPont
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innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions
that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees
apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their
best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets
including electronics, transportation, construction, water,
healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company,
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